What_Would_Jimi_Do:MagSeven: ProdigalSigh: Why on earth would you ever take the tags off your pet?

Bath time.

how do you take the micro-chip out of your animal?

With a numbing agent, scalpel and years of medical experience?

But the way I read the article the dog had tags (collar) AND a micro-chip. He got out without the tags. Some people either aren't aware of micro-chips or just will put up signs in the neighborhood and let the lost dog crash with them. I used to have to take my dog's tags and collar off after a bath because he would jump out of the tub and immediately start rubbing his head and neck on the carpet because he hated being wet. Didn't want him snagging or choking himself

Canton:Is there any dog breed more likely to run away than a beagle? I hope he finds his dog, but sheesh...

Yes: Siberian Huskeys. Pull that invisible sled! Run, run!

Otherwise, you're right about beagles. They are the Houdinis of the dog world, going under, through, or over any type of fence imaginable. Nose to the ground, tail up, off he goes. Now where is that pesky rabbit? Barroooo?!?